[Q] iPhone headset in Galaxy S2 - Galaxy S II Accessories

The volume buttons do not work, any one know how to get these working?
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Nope the volume buttons don't work. The only reference I've found to that is from the description of the "Headset Button" app saying that the iphone volume buttons are not supported by the "Android framework", no more details than that.
There was half a furore a couple of years ago where it was claimed that Apple added a special encrypted chip to the ipods so that they can licence the headphone buttons technology. Result is that the volume buttons can only be used by ipods/iphones... I don't think it was ever confirmed.
I still don't get it though. There has to be some sort of signal that can be detected by the phone when the volume buttons are pressed. Can someone explain how can that be prevented? Or is it a matter of software update Android-side?

Aside from the volume controls, what do you think of call quality on the iPhone headset winwiz? I've tried several headsets now but I still can't find one that works well.

attig said:
There has to be some sort of signal that can be detected by the phone when the volume buttons are pressed.
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Logcat doesn't show any usable interactions when volume buttons are pressed...

rickgillyon said:
Logcat doesn't show any usable interactions when volume buttons are pressed...
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True - I've just checked in catlog and it just doesn't register.
I don't understand how apple managed to lock this down. A signal is a signal. Is it just a matter of bios upgrade?
It would be useful to at least get the hands on the whitepaper/specs that are given to the iphone headset makers. Maybe there is a way that we can hack the phone to read these signals.

Why? Apple headphones are terrible.
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Try and keep up. We want iPhone headsets from decent manufacturers to work properly...

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Tweak request- Mute button

Tweak request-
-Enabling the mute button on the back of the phone when you are on a BT headset or just using the handset so you don't have to mess with the screen.
-A step further: Allow you to remap the button during different situations.
Example-
While not on a call you could remap it to something like voice command or live search (or anything else you wanted)
I accidentally hit that button alot when talking with the phone held to my ear. Launching programs would be weird too as its on the back. I'm sure it can and will be done though.
solapathy said:
Tweak request-
-Enabling the mute button on the back of the phone when you are on a BT headset or just using the handset so you don't have to mess with the screen.
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I'm assuming that no one has come up with anything considering how old this thread is. I'm looking for the same exact thing. This would be great when using my hands-free car stereo that doesn't provide a mute button. Bump!
Either you guys haven't tried Rhodium Keyboard Controller yet, or that's not what you're looking for.
It lets you remap all hardware keys, including the mute button.

[Q] disable the volume button, except during calls

I keep changing the volume of the device just by holding it.
My fingers seems to rest on the volume button(s). Both when I hold the Desire HD
In portrait and landscape mood.
Really annoying
Is there a way to disable the physical volume button and use a software dito.
For all sound except during calls, then those physical buttons might come handy.
I have managed to turn of the Mic on a X10 Mini, but didn't believe I would have problems with a full size mobile...
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I'm also interested in this. Google shows it's been done on other devices so it should be possible. Unfortunately I'm not clever enough to do it but someone out there must be.
Heck I'd even live with it being disabled during calls assuming I'd pre set it at an adequate level.
I had the same issue!
Check out Volume Control+ on the Android Marketplace. You can set the volumes for each program individually and lock the volume rocker outside of calls or videos; whatever you like.
It's not perfect; the rocker will still vibrate when you press it if it's locked. The volume won't change though. It's definitely good enough!

[Q] App to increase volume by small increments

Hi guys
Hope I am posting this in the right place. I'm looking for an app that allows me to increase the volume on my gs2 by smaller increments than the volume rocker does standard? Basically every time i hit up or down on the volume rocker the difference is huge. I can't seem to find the right volume for music. One notch will be too quiet, the next one up is too loud. My setup is:
2.3.4 stock, unrooted
Equalizer app custom eq
poweramp eq
Ultimate ears super fi noise isolating headphones
I use these settings and apps because standard it sounds rubbish. i've finally got my sounds right, but can't get the right volume! I've tried heaps of apps from the market, volume+, volume control, etc. All increase the volume by the standard 10% increment rather than the 5% i'm looking for. Fine volume control sort of worked, but it seemed after i adjusted the volume it would quickly revert in a second or two.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
archheretic said:
Fine volume control sort of worked, but it seemed after i adjusted the volume it would quickly revert in a second or two.
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Hi, that shouldn't be happening; are you using the hardware volume buttons to change the volume? You have to use the dial or in-app sliders to modify the volume, if you use any other app to change the volume (or the rocker buttons), then it will move in larger increments.
If you need more a longer time to trial it, then PM/email me your UUID (menu/preferences then hold down your back button)
Thanks, I will give this another try and report back.
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With some more experimentation, this works really well, so I bought it two things I was wondering about though, is there any way to lock volume, as I must be knocking as it shoots right up, and is there any way to save as a preset?
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archheretic said:
With some more experimentation, this works really well, so I bought it two things I was wondering about though, is there any way to lock volume, as I must be knocking as it shoots right up, and is there any way to save as a preset?
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Presets are a possible future addition.
Not sure about volume lock, there are apps in the market like "RingGuard" and "Volume Locker" which would work - but only if you moved the volume enough to trigger an API level volume change, which is approx every 10-20%.
is there any way to lock volume, as I must be knocking as it shoots right up
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The volume slider shoots up when you press the hardware volume buttons? That's normal - it's because of how your device volume is calibrated (by the ROM).
The default volume stages aren't evenly spread across the entire available range. Our app shows the full range available, so when you press the volume buttons (from outside our app) it can appear to jump. It is effectively jumping, because the default API doesn't allow you to access those volume levels that lie between jumps (but you can with fine volume).
Basically, all other volume control apps and the Android system show the volume in terms of API volume levels. Fine volume control shows the volume in terms of the full available range. All other apps (and the volume hardware buttons) change the volume in terms of API levels.
It shoots up when using the dial. I've tried changing the sensitivity as well. Seems to always shoot media volume to 94%. It only does this occasionally though. All in all a great app!
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Just to confirm, the dual on the far left is the overall volume? So if I am at 90% media volume but 7% overall, the media volume is 90% of the 7%, not of its possible maximum?
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archheretic said:
Just to confirm, the dual on the far left is the overall volume? So if I am at 90% media volume but 7% overall, the media volume is 90% of the 7%, not of its possible maximum?
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No, each slider is independent from the rest (ringer and notification are locked together though). There is no overall volume control.
The slider on the left (Android logo) is "System" volume, things like Screen lock sounds.
I have a rooted HTC Desire running Cyanogenmod 7 for which I wanted fine volume control. I like to be able to change volume using the rocker but it instantly shoots to 100% and that is extremely painful when using canalphones. I have uninstalled fine volume control 2 because I don't want to run the risk of insane volume levels.
Does anyone have any idea if this can be built into the volume API and have reliable hardware control?
Tyr said:
I have a rooted HTC Desire running Cyanogenmod 7 for which I wanted fine volume control. I like to be able to change volume using the rocker but it instantly shoots to 100% and that is extremely painful when using canalphones. I have uninstalled fine volume control 2 because I don't want to run the risk of insane volume levels.
Does anyone have any idea if this can be built into the volume API and have reliable hardware control?
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Were you using the dial/overlay to change the volume?
Did the overlay not respond to your initial gesture, then suddenly "catch-up"?
Were you turning the volume up when it jumped?
I'm really sorry about this, I'll try and put in some volume limiter to prevent it happening.
richardop said:
Were you using the dial/overlay to change the volume?
Did the overlay not respond to your initial gesture, then suddenly "catch-up"?
Were you turning the volume up when it jumped?
I'm really sorry about this, I'll try and put in some volume limiter to prevent it happening.
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Sorry for the late reply.
Dial/overlay worked as expected. what was causing problems was accidental use of the hardware buttons. Because that is what I am used to using. The app does not change hardware button behaviour and actually makes it worse as the volume can go almost instantly from 0 to 100% when touching the rocker.
Tyr said:
Sorry for the late reply.
Dial/overlay worked as expected. what was causing problems was accidental use of the hardware buttons. Because that is what I am used to using. The app does not change hardware button behaviour and actually makes it worse as the volume can go almost instantly from 0 to 100% when touching the rocker.
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The main volume app component overrides the hardware buttons and increases/decreases the volume by 1% each time you tap the button.
If the main volume app isn't currently on top, it can't override the hardware buttons (the overlay can't override either). It's a limitation of the Android system.
Each time you hit the hardware buttons from outside of the app, the volume will change in the default way (15 stages for media).
I've had a few reports of a bug when using earphones on the SGSII of erratic volume levels, so I have since added a volume limiter for when using headphones to workaround that sort of issue.

Incase Headphones Volume Buttons

I have reflex incase headphones that i got for my birthday. The volume buttons on the cord do not work whereas the play/pause button does. The volume buttons only work on apple products. It does not seem to work on my phone. Is there any way to fix this?
Sadly no there isn't. There are many cases such as yours where volume buttons don't work.
The volume rocker is still accessible even if the screen is locked so you can use that if it helps
Some adapters may be available to help compatibility on ebay or Amazon if you are desperate though

Headphones with in-line button for Mute

Just moved to a OnePlus X from a Nexus 5. I was disappointed to find that my existing 3-button headphones from Sennheiser work different on the OnePlus X.
On the N5, pressing the middle button muted the mic during any calls. This was useful as I often had to take calls in a very noisy and busy office.
On the OPX, pressing the middle button ends the call.
Anyone know of any headphones that will mute instead of end the call on the OPX? Or is there an app or setting that I can toggle?
You can try that :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kober.headset
There is a paid version.
There are others on Playstore.
boonkoh said:
On the OPX, pressing the middle button ends the call.
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thats actually how it should behave
I tried some. No great app found.
The best should be to have a music player who support it.
On last android, some "shortcuts" are reserved for google now, that's why that seems more complicated than before..

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